Please Take Care of Me From Now On, Judge.

Bai Sheng's appearance was quite a surprise to Huohuo; this was the Ten Lords Bureau, a place ordinary people wouldn't easily come to.

She subconsciously assumed Bai Sheng had committed some offense and was brought here, so she asked:

"Ah Sheng, what did you do? How did you end up here?"

Bai Sheng chuckled. This girl probably thought he'd been arrested. Wanting to tease her a bit, he said:

"Don't even mention it. I was on my way home, but a runaway Star Rail suddenly appeared halfway. I accidentally split the Star Rail in half, and the person inside... well, they also accidentally met their end."

Bai Sheng spread his hands helplessly and continued:

"Even though it was unintentional, it's still a serious crime, so I was brought in."

Huohuo became flustered upon hearing this.

What to do! What to do! What to do!

My benefactor has been arrested!

I don't think I can help!

The crucial thing is, he's the first friend I've made in so many years!

The more anxious she became, the more at a loss she felt, wringing her hands together like clay.

"I, I can't help you, I'm sorry, Ah Sheng..."

Huohuo was just a Trainee Judge, not even officially appointed. She had no power or influence, and she was socially anxious. She truly was pathetic, unable to help her friend in trouble, letting him suffer this undeserved disaster.

The more she thought about it, the more Huohuo felt it was her fault, and tears began to fall.

"I'm really, really sorry, Ah Sheng, I, I..."

Seeing this, Bai Sheng realized he'd gone too far! He'd messed up! He'd made the little fox cry! Watching the petite fox-person sob, Bai Sheng felt a pang of guilt.

"Don't cry, Huohuo, I was just kidding. I'm fine, really, don't cry, let me wipe your tears..."

Bai Sheng had never comforted a girl before. Facing this situation for the first time, he was inevitably a bit flustered. While saying he was joking, he took out tissues to wipe Huohuo's tears.

"Really? Ah Sheng, you're not lying to me?"

Looking up again, Huohuo's big, red eyes, teary from crying, looked at Bai Sheng pleadingly and asked.

Bai Sheng also looked intently at Huohuo and replied:

"Really, I'm not lying to you. If I break this oath, may my soul be crushed by the high tower, never to be reborn."

"Ptooey, ptooey, ptooey! What are you saying? I believe you, don't say such unlucky things."

Huohuo sniffled and quickly stopped Bai Sheng from continuing. Those were poisonous oaths coming out of his mouth! Huohuo didn't want her Ah Sheng to be crushed under the tower because of a few words. She hadn't repaid his kindness yet.

"Huohuo, I'm sorry, I shouldn't have joked with you. As an apology, how about I treat you to barbecue at my place sometime?"

Seeing Bai Sheng's sincere gaze, Huohuo's tears turned into a smile:

"Okay. It's a deal then. I'm going to eat you poor."

Perhaps it was because Bai Sheng was Huohuo's benefactor, but she always felt very relaxed when interacting with him. Even her chaotic emotions were smoothed out, and she could even make a little joke.

"Alright, I'll be looking forward to it then."

Bai Sheng smiled. This little fox seemed quite cute.

As if remembering something, Huohuo looked up at Bai Sheng and said apologetically:

"Oh, right, Ah Sheng, please excuse me for a moment. I received a notification that I need to meet a special Underworld Emissary."

"Oh? How special?"

Bai Sheng naturally knew she was talking about him, but he still wanted to know how Huohuo viewed the situation.

"It's an imperial decree from the Ten Lords themselves. Usually, if someone wants to become an Underworld Emissary, they have to pass exams, both academic and combat. You need to pass both to be eligible."

Huohuo explained.

"Mr. Bai Sheng, although you are an Underworld Emissary personally promoted by the Ten Lords, please do not bully our Trainee Judge. Otherwise, I can also detain you for a few days on charges of harassment."

Just then, Hanya returned and saw Huohuo's reddened eyes and Bai Sheng beside her. She assumed Bai Sheng had been bullying the small Huohuo.

"Ah, Lord Hanya, it's not like that. It's, I was the one crying just now. It has nothing to do with Ah Sheng."

Seeing Hanya's misunderstanding, Huohuo quickly waved her hands, indicating it wasn't Bai Sheng's fault.

"Huohuo, you are already a Judge. Even as a trainee, you are my equal. There's no need to add 'Lord' after my name. Also, has this Bai Sheng threatened you?"

Hanya still didn't believe her. This made Huohuo anxious, and she quickly explained:

"Lord Hanya, you've really misunderstood. Ah Sheng is my benefactor; he wouldn't threaten me."

Hearing Huohuo say this, Hanya finally believed her. After all, the word "benefactor" carried significant weight among the fox-people.

"Lord Hanya, may I address you like this?"

"No need. Just call me by my name. You are a disciple of the General. Under normal circumstances, I would address you as 'Lord'."

As Hanya spoke, Huohuo looked at Bai Sheng with envy.

Ah Sheng is so amazing, and a disciple of the esteemed General.

Her thoughts raced, but whatever she was thinking, her small face suddenly flushed red.

"Alright, Hanya, this was indeed a misunderstanding, and it's my fault..."

Bai Sheng finished explaining what had just happened. Hanya sighed after listening, the weariness in her eyes seeming to lessen only when Xueyi was present.

"If that's the case, you'll follow Huohuo from now on. She's still a trainee and her combat ability is questionable, so she'll need you to look after her."

Hanya said, then took out a Jade Sign and handed it to Bai Sheng:

"This is an electronic contract. Sign it, and from now on, you'll be an Underworld Emissary of the Luofu's Ten Lords Bureau, Bai Sheng."

Without looking further, Bai Sheng electronically signed the contract. He then directly clicked the green confirmation button.

"Good, welcome to the Ten Lords Bureau. I have other important matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave now. Just ask Huohuo if you need anything. You're now superior and subordinate, so you'll need to get used to each other."

With that, Hanya left once more.

Bai Sheng and Huohuo were the only ones left in the large reception hall.

"So, does that mean Ah Sheng will be my subordinate from now on?"

Huohuo asked. Bai Sheng smiled and nodded.

"Isn't that right? Then please guide me from now on, Judge."

Bai Sheng extended his left hand, and Huohuo formally shook it.

"Oh, don't flatter me. I haven't reached that level yet. Ah Sheng, you're still my friend, right?"

Huohuo asked. She had read in novels before that when a friend's status becomes unequal to one's own, the two people will drift apart and eventually go their separate ways.

Huohuo didn't want that.

"Of course. As long as you still acknowledge it, I'll always be your friend."

Bai Sheng said earnestly. When it came to friends, unless the other person no longer wanted to be friends, Bai Sheng's friends were friends for life.

Is it only friends?

Huohuo said this to herself.

Outwardly, she happily said:

"Okay, we'll be friends forever."